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MW03 KJX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,595 mi
Last recorded128,595 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 KJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 128,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 124,388 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,523 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,265 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 110,265 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,788 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 99,022 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,570 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 88,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear / to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear / to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Filter housing / pipe. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 83,494 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,034 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,343 miles

centre to rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,662 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,708 miles

Rear brake discs outer face corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 42,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs outer face corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 38,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,002 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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MW03 KJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW03 KJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW03 KJX registered?

MW03 KJX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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